buttercup UK /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/US /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ noun4 •Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot. •An affectionate or ironic term of address.When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup. I'm in love - I'm all shook up. — 1957 •Ellipsis of buttercup squash. •Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil. formsbuttercups